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Iowa Sportsman July 2026
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The July 2026 issue of The Iowa Sportsman is focused on making the most of Iowa’s summer outdoors while preparing for the hunting seasons ahead. Readers will find practical advice on summer food plots and habitat projects, spot-and-stalk whitetail strategies, and the important role fall food plots play in attracting and holding wildlife. Whether you’re managing land or scouting for deer season, this issue offers valuable insights to help improve your success afield.
Anglers can sharpen their midsummer fishing skills with tips on topwater bass fishing and finding fish during hot-weather conditions. The issue also features simple campfire cooking ideas, disaster preparedness guidance for outdoor enthusiasts, and a conservation-focused look at how waterfowl habitat projects support healthy flyways. Together, these stories deliver a well-rounded mix of outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and seasonal preparation for Iowa sportsmen.
- Summer Foodplots & Projects
- Spot-And-Stalking Whitetail Deer
- How to Stay Safe and Prepared for Any Disaster
- Planting More Than a Plot: Why Fall Food Plots Matter
- Topwater Bass Fishing
- Finding Fish When the Water Heats Up
- Campfire Cooking Made Simple
- Waterfowl Habitat Keeps the Flyway Alive
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The Iowa Sportsman July 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman July 2021
- Iowa’s Bass Fishing
- The Inkpaduta Canoe Trail
- A Family Campout to Remember
- Tips for Impactful Trail Camera Scouting
- Improving Walleye and Musky Fishing in Iowa Project Update
- Whitetails 365: Timing your Fall Plots
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The Iowa Sportsman June 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman June 2021
- Fly Fishing the Driftless
- 5 Favorite Campgrounds Across Iowa
- 8 Kayaking Destinations Around Iowa
- Camp Culinary Essentials
- Kayaks: Fishermen’s New Favorite DIY Project
- Whitetails 365: The Kill Plot
The Iowa Sportsman May 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman May 2021
- Springtime Spawning
- Quality Seeds for Quality Food Plots
- Preparing your Boat for the Season
- Farm Ponds at their Finest
- Wonderboy
- Whitetails 365: Protecting Grain Food Plots
The Iowa Sportsman April 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman April 2021
- Henry’s First Turkey Hunt Part II
- Walleye Regulations Being Look at on Iowa’s Great Lakes
- 3 Spring Mushrooms to Forage in Iowa
- Best Tackle for Catching More Walleye
- The Lonestar Tick and the Alpha-gal
- Whitetails 365: Spring Plots on a Budget
The Iowa Sportsman March 2021
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman March 2021
- Henry’s First Turkey Hunt
- Oh Snap! A Guide to Trophy Harvest Photography
- Shed Antler Hunting an Art of Logic, Luck and Long Walks
- Crow Calling March Madness
- Whitetails 365: Why Grain Food Plots
The Iowa Sportsman February 2021
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman February 2021
- Chasing Those Late Season Bluegills in Clear Waters
- After the Season: What you can do Now to be Successful in Fall
- What I Have Learned from Coyote Hunting
- Things that Ruin Ice Fishing Success
- Is a New Fishing Boat in Your Future?
- Fishing New Water Under the Ice
- Whitetails 365: Planning a Switchgrass Planting